Cover Supervisor & PE

Cover Supervisor and PE

Location: Based at St Augustine’s School, Scarborough, working for the St Cuthbert’s Roman Catholic Academy Trust.

Hours/ Working Pattern: 1 FTE - Term time only plus 5 additional days.

Are you a caring, motivated, and confident individual who is passionate about supporting young people to succeed? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic school environment, promoting positive behaviour, and helping students stay engaged with their learning?

St Augustine’s School, part of the St Cuthbert’s RC Academy Trust, is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our supportive and vibrant school community. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning across the school, supervising classes in the absence of teaching staff, and supporting students to achieve their best.

The role will also involve covering allocated PE lessons, so an interest in sport and the ability to confidently lead practical activities is essential. You will contribute to fostering a positive, inclusive, and active environment, while supporting our mission of excellence, inclusion, and Catholic education.

• A committed and enthusiastic individual with experience working with young people in a school or similar setting
• Confidence in supervising whole classes and delivering pre-prepared lessons across a range of subjects
• The ability to lead and manage practical PE sessions safely and effectively
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students
• A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to adapt to different classroom environments and student needs
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working with colleagues
• A passion for supporting students’ wellbeing, engagement, and overall development
• A willingness to uphold and promote the school’s Catholic ethos and values in daily practice
• Relevant experience or qualifications in education, sport, or youth work (desirable but not essential)

• A welcoming and inclusive school community rooted in Catholic values
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a thriving trust
• A supportive leadership team and experienced colleagues
• Enthusiastic students who are keen to participate and succeed
• Access to excellent resources, including equipment for PE and digital tools to support learning
• Students have access to one-to-one devices to enhance teaching and learning opportunities
• Access to trust-wide networks and resources

St Cuthbert’s Roman Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and appropriate vetting procedures.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim for our workforce to reflect this diversity. The school operates a robust child protection policy, and all staff members receive safeguarding training appropriate to their role at induction and throughout their employment. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.